Global Health Matters

Dr. Garry Aslanyan (TDR, a programme at the World Health Organization)
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Global Health Matters

A podcast on innovative & inspiring actions to achieve health for all

  1. Dialogues: A conversation with Themrise Khan

    DEC 3

    Dialogues: A conversation with Themrise Khan

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Themrise Khan, a Pakistani independent development professional and researcher with almost 30 years of experience in international development, aid effectiveness, gender and global migration. Themrise is also the co-editor of the book "White saviorism in international development: theories, practices and lived experiences." In this dialogue, she shares her views on the origins of...

    42 min
  2. We are here now: youth shaping global health

    NOV 12

    We are here now: youth shaping global health

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"The world is witnessing its largest youth generation ever, with half of the global population under 30. A sustainable future hinges on the meaningful engagement of young people. In this episode, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with three charismatic young global health leaders. Inês Costa Louro is a first-year medical doctor from Portugal and the former Vice President for External Affairs of the International Federation of Medical Students' Asso...

    35 min
  3. Pockets of optimism: empowering youth to improve mental health

    OCT 10

    Pockets of optimism: empowering youth to improve mental health

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"UNICEF estimates that 13% of adolescents live with a diagnosed mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety accounting for 40%. To explore the challenges surrounding the mental health of today’s youth, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Jaime Young, a passionate youth leader, mental health advocate and family caseworker at the Saint Lucia Social Development Fund, and Zeinab Hijazi, a clinical psychologist and Global Lead on Mental Healt...

    34 min
  4. Can we eliminate malaria? Perspectives from two women leaders

    SEP 10

    Can we eliminate malaria? Perspectives from two women leaders

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"Significant progress has been made towards a malaria-free world. Forty-three countries have successfully eliminated malaria, with Cabo Verde becoming the third African country declared malaria-free earlier this year. Africa, however, still continues to experience the highest share of the global malaria burden, with 94% of malaria cases and malaria deaths. To discuss the challenges and opportunities to eliminate malaria, host Garry Aslanyan ...

    35 min
  5. Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez

    AUG 13

    Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?" “Dialogues” is a series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues episode is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Peter Hotez, an internationally-recognized physician-scientist in neglected tro...

    33 min
  6. 50 years of developing global health leaders

    JUN 4

    50 years of developing global health leaders

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"We kick off season 4 of the Global Health Matters podcast with an episode that highlights the remarkable career journeys of two research leaders and the role of capacity development in their formation. Host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Wilfried Mutombo, the Head of Clinical Operations at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as Yasmine Belkaid, President of the Institut Pasteur in ...

    31 min
  7. Bonus episode: What’s behind your favourite podcast?

    MAY 16 · BONUS

    Bonus episode: What’s behind your favourite podcast?

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"This bonus episode is slightly different as our Executive Producer and Host Garry Aslanyan changes seats with Senior Producer, Lindi van Niekerk, to look behind the scenes of the Global Health Matters podcast. Many of you, our listeners, were curious about what it takes to host and produce your favourite podcast. Producing a podcast is both an art and a skill. It requires great consideration in identifying representative guests, asking thou...

    27 min
  8. Dialogues: a conversation with Kinari Webb

    APR 12

    Dialogues: a conversation with Kinari Webb

    "FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?"Dialogues is a new series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In this episode of Dialogues, host Garry Aslanyan speaks with Kinari Webb, a medical doctor, public health innovator and thought leader on how human and ...

    34 min
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A podcast on innovative & inspiring actions to achieve health for all

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  • Creator
    Dr. Garry Aslanyan (TDR, a programme at the World Health Organization)
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    44
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    © 2024 Global Health Matters
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